Further Production Technician VBC - Grinder 3 (NS)

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking individuals for hourly production positions in Van Buren, AR. The role involves working on a conveyor belt performing tasks related to packing, grading, and maintaining product quality. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a preference for food processing or poultry experience. Applications can be submitted in person for priority consideration.

Qualifications

• Preference for experience in poultry or food processing.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet, noisy environment.
• Must move/push/pull up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work on a moving conveyor belt and inspect product quality.
• Participate as a team member and foster team cohesion.
• Perform multiple types of packing and weighing.

Skills

Strong communication

Decision-making

Job description

To learn, perform, and rotate between the positions of packer, scaler, styler, and grader, and as needed, to maintain line speeds on any given product at the designated rate for that product.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works on a moving conveyor belt using both hands. Spreads or styles product by hand on the belt.
2. Performs multiple types of packing and weighing.
3. Pulls bones from product; inspects, grades, and removes product that does not meet standards.
4. Participates as a member of the team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas lacking cohesiveness, brings them to the attention of the team leader, and works with the team to resolve issues and achieve synergy.
5. Familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with these systems and support the position’s role in them, including communicating concerns and improvement ideas.
6. Performs other duties as necessary to support business objectives. This description guides the activities of the person in this position but is not exhaustive of all work that may be required.
7. Physical Activities: Must be able to move, push, or pull up to 55 pounds from table to scales at waist level, and bend, stoop, walk, stand, and work in a cold, wet, noisy, dusty environment for the entire shift. Involves repetitive motion and may include rotating through cold and hot areas of the plant.
8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Standard waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip-resistant footwear.
9. Travel: N/A
10. Technical Experience: N/A
11. Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.
12. Minimum Education: N/A
13. Preferred Education: N/A
14. Competencies: Strong communication skills and decision-making ability. Must be able to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fort Smith, AR to Van Buren, AR, please apply in person Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:

Simmons Foods Hiring Center

4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D
Fort Smith, AR 72903

In-person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may also apply online; however, positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before online applications are reviewed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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